Italy

Vino da Tavola

Medium

Cork

White

Tasted blind, it would be impossible to identify this 1993 as almost 33 years old. Rather than showing classic tertiary evolution, it offers lusciously sweet aromas of chocolate-covered banana, crème brûlée and cinnamon. With oxygenation it also takes on briny nuances, exotic florals and an umami note recalling Parmigiano Reggiano. By no means a blockbuster, the palate is slimmer and more savoury than the nose initially suggests; a light touch of volatile acidity adds grip, while savoury minerals, petrol and dried fruits echo on the back of a dazzlingly vibrant, even slender finish. Although Di Meo maintains it’s a meditation wine best enjoyed on its own, it made a perfect match with an amberjack sashimi, proving itself to be far more than just a curiosity.

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Di Meo, Vino da Tavola, Campania, Italy, 1993

Tasted blind, it would be impossible to identify this 1993 as almost 33 years old. Rather than showing classic tertiary evolutio

Di Meo, Vino da Tavola, Campania, Italy, 1993

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